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Encouragement Pt 2 -- The Art Of Encouagement Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is a second message exploring the concept and practice of encouragement. This message explores the mandate to encourage one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction Last week we explored the need and availability of encouragement. Given the multiple causes for discouragement in our world, encouragement is a critical component to survival. Our own thinking causes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Thanksgiving 2015

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Psalm 95, the pslamist invites believers to give thanks for God's character, God's creation, and God's care.

Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/15/2015 There is a lot to love about Thanksgiving. I love the turkey and stuffing. I love pumpkin pie. I love spending time with family and playing football in the backyard. But the best part of Thanksgiving is that it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 5, 2019

This is an updated (2019) treatment of a message previously submitted that I think better covers the subject of encouragement.

Sylvan Way Baptist Church August 4, 2019 Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction The number of times something appears in Scripture often indicates importance. Today I want to direct our attention to a topic that at least makes the top ten. I think it is a crucial key to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 29 – Who Is The Queen Of Heaven That Is Worshipped? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

The worship of the queen of heaven was a vile, idolatrous practice derived originally from Babylon right back to Nimrod. Judah was so committed to this gross worship that God even forbade Jeremiah to plead/intercede for the people. Certain destruction awaited them.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 29 – WHO IS THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN THAT IS WORSHIPPED? PART 29 - Jeremiah 7:16-19 CHAPTER 7 [A]. JEREMIAH IS FORBIDDEN TO INTERCEDE FOR THE PEOPLE FOR THEY ARE TOO WICKED. {{Jeremiah 7:16 As for you, DO NOT PRAY FOR THIS PEOPLE, and do not offer a cry or a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-19, Hebrews 11:36-38, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Jeremiah 44:15-17, Judges 10:6, Ezekiel 8:9-18, Jeremiah 44:18-19, Jeremiah 44:20-23, Jeremiah 44:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

In this message we will look at a gift that will bring true, sweet, peaceful rest!

INTRODUCTION: We are living in a world where the average person desperately needs rest! Not sleep, but true genuine, refreshing rest! Many seek after and will trip all over themselves for the opportunity to win a free vacation, which ends up not being free at all. In this message we will look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 26 - Be Grateful - Don't Grumble Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 14, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience and rebellion stemmed from an ungrateful heart. The Israelites too had to wander in the wilderness because of their constant grumbling and lack of thankfulness. Let’s learn to set aside all grumbling and replace it with a thankful heart.

We read in Jonah 3:1-3, “Then the LORD spoke his word to Jonah a second time. He said, "Leave at once for the important city, Nineveh. Announce to the people the message I have given you." Jonah immediately went to Nineveh as the LORD told him. Nineveh was a very large city. It took three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3, Numbers 11:1, Psalm 103:1-2, Numbers 11:5-6, Exodus 2:23, Numbers 32:13, 1 Corinthians 10:6, Jonah 3:3, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Experience An Easter Earthquake!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 19, 2023

I am asking God the Holy Spirit to get our attention this morning and to shake our lives with an Easter earthquake so that we leave this worship service changed forever. May the Holy Spirit enable each of us to hear the earth-shattering news and to leave here with a life-changing faith!

It happened on an Easter Sunday. The date was April 4, 2010. The time was 3:40 p.m. Pacific Time. It turned out to be the biggest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years. The magnitude—7.2 earthquake struck near the border with Mexico in Baja California. The earth shook for 45 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Fun Is Fundamental Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

If Christianity is not fun it is not pleasing to God nor man. We too often think fun and play is a secular side of life. It is good for a break until we get back to the important and serious stuff of life. This concept is too bad for it leads Christians to not take fun seriously.

Geography students after traveling around the world by books were asked to list what they considered the seven wonders of the world. It was a hard decision but such things as Egypts Great Pyramids, The Taj Mahal, The Grand Canyon, and The Great Wall of China, were getting a lot of votes. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-19

How To Obey Christ & Have Assurance On The Day Of Judgment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country.

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 Peter 1:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons To Remember Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Great life lessons are taught by the Book of Ruth which are of eternal value for each of us and those we love

Presenting messages on the Book of Ruth has been such an encouraging exercise, and such a short one, it has been hard to leave it behind. So, I’ve decided not to, at least just yet. We’ve covered the text of Ruth in four messages, and this morning we will take a fifth to review this subject of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 11:22, Deuteronomy 7:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Living With Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2020

In this last sermon of the series on grief and lament, we explore and engage in how to live with lament. How to employ it with cases of overwhelming grief, and with cases of everyday, minor grief. The sermon ends with two examples of lament prayers.

A. Back in May, during our series about hope, I opened a sermon with a story that I want to use again today as our launching point. 1. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 2. Both girls were crying very loudly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023

A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Healthy Wife Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2022

A wife should "submit" to their husbands? Seriously? What can that mean, and what does it teach wives about their ministry to their families?

OPEN: A 2 year old girl had a fascination with the story of “Cinderella.” One day, when the girl came across a photo of her mother and father on their wedding day, she got all excited. “Mommy got married just like Cinderella!” “Yes honey,” the mother answered. “just like Cinderella.” Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

It can be confusing to understand when to expect God to intervene in our lives in the form of a miracle and when not to expect it. Jesus' encounter with a widow who had just lost her only son can give us some clues.

Two weeks ago we wrapped up the account of the Sermon on the Mount from Luke’s Gospel. This morning we take up the story again of the amazing things that happened as Jesus traveled from town to town in Israel, announcing and demonstrating the kingdom of God. This morning’s text is Luke 7:11-17. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17